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5 Easy Steps To The Site
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In Depth Product Reviews
You probably stumbled upon here looking for a review of a sports gadget. If you’re trying to decide which unit to buy – check out my in-depth reviews section. Some reviews are over 60 pages long when printed out, with hundreds of photos! I aim to leave no stone unturned.
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Read My Sports Gadget Recommendations.
Here’s my most recent GPS watch guide here, and cycling GPS computers here. Plus there are smart trainers here, all in these guides cover almost every category of sports gadgets out there. Looking for the equipment I use day-to-day? I also just put together my complete ‘Gear I Use’ equipment list, from swim to bike to run and everything in between (plus a few extra things). And to compliment that, here’s The Girl’s (my wife’s) list. Enjoy, and thanks for stopping by!
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Have some fun in the travel section.
I travel a fair bit, both for work and for fun. Here’s a bunch of random trip reports and daily trip-logs that I’ve put together and posted. I’ve sorted it all by world geography, in an attempt to make it easy to figure out where I’ve been.
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My Photography Gear: The Cameras/Drones/Action Cams I Use Daily
The most common question I receive outside of the “what’s the best GPS watch for me” variant, are photography-esq based. So in efforts to combat the amount of emails I need to sort through on a daily basis, I’ve complied this “My Photography Gear” post for your curious minds (including drones & action cams!)! It’s a nice break from the day-to-day sports-tech talk, and I hope you get something out of it!
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The Swim/Bike/Run Gear I Use List
Many readers stumble into my website in search of information on the latest and greatest sports tech products. But at the end of the day, you might just be wondering “What does Ray use when not testing new products?”. So here is the most up to date list of products I like and fit the bill for me and my training needs best! DC Rainmaker 2024 swim, bike, run, and general gear list. But wait, are you a female and feel like these things might not apply to you? If that’s the case (but certainly not saying my choices aren’t good for women), and you just want to see a different gear junkies “picks”, check out The Girl’s Gear Guide too.
I’d get a Fenix6 to replace my old Fenix3.
Garmin fenix 5 plus would be great!
Gopro, would like one
New power pedals!
Would love a new Fenix!!
Would be grate to have a Gopro for filming my yearly summer bike adventures:-)
Eagerly awaiting the release of the SRM pedals.
Am a full-time student, and would get my first Tri Watch! (Garmin maybe) Training to complete my first Tri this summer :-)
I’d love to get a new fenix 6!
Garmin 945 for the music! Many thanks!
A new watch would be lovely, Fenix or Vivo would be fine
a 945 as my 645 has died after 18 months!
A new watch or GoPro would be lovely
Would love a new kickr climb. Thanks!
Tough one. So many gadgets. Possibly a new Garmin Edge since the battery life of my current one is not what it used to be.
Either Assioma pedals or a forerunner 945. TBD
I’d go for a Wahoo ELEMNT BOLT and finally upgrade the old Garmin Edge 500 (yes, 500) to control the trainer. Thanks, Ray!
A no rear tire trainer bc I cant seem to figure out how to change a tire and not get a flat. Even indoors. LOL
Forerunner 945 most likely
Doing more water sports, and vivoactive touch screen sucks when on the boat. I want buttons.
4iiii Fliiiight Smart trainer Todd go between mtn and road bikes
Definitely a watch. Fenix 6 or hold out for next Forerunner 6xx series.
I’d get the Favero Assioma power meter, I need to up my training levels this year
Garmin Fenix 6 would be awesome
Santa didn’t bring me any power meter pedals so a pair of them would be awesome.
Yes, the new Garmin Fenix would be nice. :)
I’d love a Garmin inReach..just in case my lack of navigation skills REALLY get me in a bind!
Garmin Fenix 6
New bike computer to replace my crap Garmin Edge 820.
Happy holidays, and best wishes for a better 2020
I would like the Garmin 945! I have a 920 and the altimeter no longer works! Plus I’d like to have a HR monitor built in!
I would love to get the Garmin edge 830 that would be a match with my new Canyon road bike.
I’d use it towards a new trainer – the Wahoo Kickr Core most likely based on your review!
Garmin 945 or Fenix 6 probably.
A power meter of some sort. Got hooked after getting an H3 this fall.
A new training watch and wireless earphones! My little ones don’t exactly have the bucks, tech savvy, or desire to get me these things :)
I want a Quark powermeter but Santa failed me. I am hoping Rayanta can fix the situation
I’d like to spend it on GoPro camera (or similar) and whatever left on some race nutrition. Why? Because I always wanted it but never found good enough argument why I need it to make this big dent in my monthly budget.
I would get the kickr core and upgrade from my snap.
Favero Assioma power meter duo for power IRL so I can nerd
out with the best of them! ?
Probably some good running watch for my husband. You would love it :)
A Mavic Mini would be great….
Anything to help me catch my daughter
Please please please!
Favero Assiomas for me for sure. Would love to ride outside with power!
Fenix 6 as my 3HR died.
I would like another GoPro so I can do dual cam crit racing videos!
A Garmin Edge 530
I’d go with a new power meter for sure
I’m still using my garmin 920xt and ready to upgrade!
Probably an old FR935 or FR945 but even an Instinct would work for me, my old Vivoactive HR just went to the great beyond recently after a hot tub and gym workout.
I’d put the money toward a Tacx Flux 2. I was recently diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, so I started cycling to help improve my health. Now that winter is here, I’d get the trainer so I can continue to train inside.
Hero 8 was on my list.
I would probably apply it toward a new groupset for my gravel bike.
I would go for a Kickr Core to replace my ageing Snap!
I would like a set of Assioma Duo pedals. I bought my Smart trainer last year at Clever Training and after riding on Zwift I really miss riding with power in real life.
I would probably get some new running gear that would hopefully be warmer than what I have now.
I would get a paddle board to use on the lake so close to our home.
Fenix 6X to replace Fenix 3
Probably something to replace my Forerunner 920XT!
I’d like to upgrade my Fenix 3HR to a 6 with maps!
I will get Favero Assiomas, will allow me to do outside rides with power as well. Thanks
Hyperice Hypervolt (or maybe the Theragun) to help with recovery, train harder, and save on some physio bills
I’d like a GoPro Hero 6, it’s always on the wish list but never quite makes it over other bike and running gear. Thanks for the competition Ray!
I’d get the Garmin 945 cuz I’d like to have the maps.
GoPro Hero 8 to record events while doing half marathon.
Garmin running pod. Great way to check running dynamics
I would enjoy a new Garmin Edge 530.
I would probably get a Fenix 6
In a perfect world, I could a new cardiovascular system on CT for 2020. But alas, I’ll settle for a pair of vector 3’a!
A 945 since I want to hike as well as bike. And I could give my 245 to my son.
Need a new pm
Wahoo KICKR Core
Love a new running watch!
I’d get a fenix 6 for all the uses where my edge 520 comes short or makes me look awkward…
Would love to get a Vector 3 power meter. Thanks Santa!
Really wanted a Wahoo Kickr bike trainer.
I would buy a new Garmin or Wahoo GPS unit
Need me a new Fenix watch… Wife ran over mine on Christmas.
Either a GoPro Hero 8 or a KICKR Climb would be amazing
I’d like a Garmin Edge 530 that doesn’t have a line of dead pixels through the middle like my 520.
Likely upgrade my garmin
Probably would get a Fenix 6
Would love a Wahoo Headwind to beat the Aussie summer!
A Garmin 530 would be a nice upgrade
A GoPro Hero 8 to film the awesome rides around Kyoto where I live.
Happy New Year!
I World REALLY like to upgrade my fenix the 6X pro. Mainly because of the bigger screen! These old eyes need it!
Ooooh. The GoPro HERO8 Black with a bike mount for a little added insurance for commuting, but also for recording fun things.
I’d like the Garmin Forerunner 945 because my 935 is nearly dying ?
Time for a Fenix, not sure which model yet.
I would like to trying a Garmin forerunner 945 please….
Would love to have an upgrade to Fenix 6, thanks DCR!
A fenix with music. I love the idea of maps and music together.
I would love a Fenix 6s Pro to track my upcoming hikes in both Sydney Coastrek and South America :-)
Would love a tax neo….
Smart trainer
Garmin 945 – to also track my spinning and other activities.
I would get a power meter, because it gives me one more excuse for why I need to spend more time on my bike.
I’d love some Garmin Vector 3 pedals for the MTB!
Garmin Forerunner 945 most likely.
A KICKR trainer. Due to bad head injuries during cycling i decided to hang up the bike for the sake of my health and family. This would allow me to ride again and be safe.
Smart trainer! I’ve had my kinetic since 2009!!